Wow! What an amazing game, an amazing season, and an amazing party! I’ve never experienced a party quite like the one in the aftermath of the Blackhawks Stanley Cup title. There were people in the streets everywhere screaming, chanting, and shouting in jubilation. I was in a bar watching the game and as soon as the game was over I made my way over to Wrigleyville to celebrate with the thousands of Hawks fans who poured onto Clark Street. At that moment there were no rules. My buddy had a backpack full of beers and we were having an unbelievable time. I remember thinking about how many people would call in sick to work the next day or show up late. Of the three people that live in my apartment, and I won’t say who, but two were a bit late to work and one pulled the old “call in sick” move. I’m having trouble writing this blog because my mind is still fuzzy, but it was totally worth it.
As for the game itself, it was an emotional rollercoaster for Hawk fans that culminated in the unlikely and lucky goal by Patrick Kane in overtime. Despite the lucky game winner, I think this game was the perfect example of why the Hawks were much more skilled and talented than any of the teams they faced in the playoffs. When I look back on the playoffs, it was the teams that were physical with the Blackhawks that had the most success. No team in the league can skate with the Blackhawks.
Last night’s game started with a very high energy but even 1st period. I thought the Hawks got severely outplayed in the 2nd period because the Flyers came out more physical. The Hawks could not seem to get a rhythm in the 2nd and were lucky to be on top by a goal going into the 2nd intermission. It wasn’t until the 3rd that we saw the Hawks really take over the game. Down a goal, the Flyers could not afford to take a penalty with the game on the line. Thus, they couldn’t continue the physical play they started in the 2nd. The Hawks simply skated around them, pelting Michael Leighton with shots. Unfortunately, the Flyers were able to sneak in the equalizer.
We all saw what happened and it is tough for me to be the least bit witty in this blog because it was such an amazing night and an amazing experience to be in the city after the win. When I do make it out of my post game blur I’m sure I will sense the buzz around town even with both baseball teams sucking horribly. The parade is tomorrow morning and I wonder how many people will call in sick again. No one from this house of course.
They kept their D together, which is good. If Turco is interested, they’ll be fine.
- Meatman